Nyum Bai Now Open in Emeryville Public Market

I was excited to hear about Nyum Bai opening in the Emeryville Public Market, so I stopped by on their first day to have lunch with a friend. It was raining that day, so we both were in the mood for soup.

Their specialty is Kuy Teav (pronounced koo-ti-oh), which is “a popular soup dish that can be found on many street food stands throughout Cambodia. Its savory broth and delicious rice noodles can be topped with a myriad of herbs and garnishes making it a favorite dish in Cambodia and beyond.”

I’m always tempted to order pork whenever I see it on the menu, but this time I decided to try the beef. I customized the Kuy Teav Koh-ko (egg noodles, aromatic beef broth, braised beef, bok-choy, crispy garlic, red onion, cilantro, $12) to my palate by adding a little hoisin, a little hot sauce and lots of lime juice. There were lots of textures and flavors, and it warmed me up from the inside out.

I would definitely go back to try some of the other dishes. You should too and be sure to let me know what you think!